VAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Valley Presbyterian Hospital (VPH) announced today the appointment of Michelle Quigley as its new Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, effective March 1, 2011.
Michelle A. Quigley, Vice President and CNO - Valley Presbyterian Hospital (Photo: Business Wire)
Quigley brings more than 30 years of nursing experience to Valley Presbyterian Hospital. She most recently served as Chief Nursing Officer responsible for overall management of Nursing Services and Patient Care Services with a staff of 570 at Marin General Hospital, a 235 acute-care bed hospital in Greenbrae, California.
Quigley also has directed Medical, Oncology and Surgical Units at Marin General and directed the hospital’s Acute Care and Nursing Resources Department. She previously has directed Acute Care Services and Nursing Services at California Pacific Medical Center, a 1,250-bed center in San Francisco, was Clinical Manager for Pediatrics at University of Chicago Hospital’s Wyler Children’s Hospital, and has experience in the corporate sector with Humana and Ameritech, and academia with University of Illinois and Chicago Public Schools system.
“I am truly pleased to announce the addition of Michelle to our VPH team of outstanding nurses,” said Gustavo Valdespino, CEO of VPH. “Michelle brings invaluable and extensive leadership and hands-on experience that will be a true asset to our strong nursing team. We are looking forward to her addition to the VPH community.”
Quigley will lead a dedicated and expert team of over 700 VPH nurses and staff recognized for consistent quality care and a nursing department that has recently organized to expand its patient-care and professional-development capacity in Women’s and Children’s Services, Acute Care, Surgical Services, and Critical Care Services.
Quigley holds an Associate degree in Applied Science in Nursing from Prairie State College in Illinois, a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Governor’s State University in Illinois, and a Master’s of Science degree in Nursing Service Administration from University of Chicago.
About Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Founded in 1958, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, a non-profit and nonsectarian hospital, has remained focused on meeting the medical needs of the community for over 50 years. While VPH has grown to become one of the largest acute care hospitals in the San Fernando Valley, it continues to provide patient-centered care for a healthier community. The 350-bed facility offers leading-edge technology and a full range of medical services. With 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty and most sub-specialties, VPH provides the latest state-of-the-art treatments to improve and save lives. For more information, visit www.valleypres.org.
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Julie Reback, 818-902-5711
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Norma O’Flaherty, 818-902-5213
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